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Y161 UBO

2001 Kia Shuma

Grey Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,753 mi
Last recorded94,753 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Shuma55,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 UBO
MakeKia
ModelShuma
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 94,753 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 85,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bay below battrey tray (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,674 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Fail 18 Jun 2016 80,625 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,492 miles

EML ON

Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,492 miles

EML ON

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,873 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML ON

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,066 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear handbrake could be better

Pass 25 May 2011 60,607 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,607 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,175 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,175 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,056 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,742 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,312 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,878 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Shuma?

Based on 66,231 MOT tests across 7,069 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
5,428
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,069
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,430
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,743
position lamp(s) not working 3,329
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,033
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Y161 UBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma in Grey with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Kia Shuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 55,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Shuma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,430 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y161 UBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Shuma typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Shuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y161 UBO is a 2001 Kia Shuma, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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